A WILD BOAR stood under a tree and rubbed his tusks against the trunk. A Fox passing by asked him why he thus sharpened his teeth when there was no danger threatening from either huntsman or hound. He replied, “I do it advisedly; for it would never do to have to sharpen my weapons just at the time I ought to be using them.”
- Aesop’s Fables
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Shoulder Roll & Counter
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Last time we covered a counter drill for the Straight
Lead.
One partner performed the:
- In/Out Straight Lead
The other performed the:
- Out/In Straight Lead
I hope everyone has had some fun with this. Keep
working on it! It will definitely help your footwork
and speed.
This time, let’s add the rear hand.
You’ll need to do a Shoulder Roll for this one.
If you’re unfamiliar with this, here’s a brief description
from the right-side forward stance.
While in your fighting stance:
1.) Roll your lead shoulder towards your chin.
2.) Shift your weight to your rear leg.
3.) Rotate your torso counter-clockwise.
Nearly all your weight should be on your rear leg. The
front foot should be on the ball of your foot with the
heel raised.
Eyes *MUST* be looking at the opponent at all times.
This should all be done in one motion.
The idea is to deflect the opponent’s rear cross with
the shoulder.
The shoulder protects the chin.
Now for the drill….
I suggest doing this slow without gloves at first,
to get the motion down. This will also show you just
how small the fist actually is and how precise the
movement needs to be.
Then you should do it with boxing gloves at full
speed.
When doing the Shoulder Roll with boxing gloves,
you get used to seeing the larger glove coming at
you and have a bigger target to deflect. By working
with smaller MMA-type gloves, foam pads, or with
no gloves occasionally, this will keep you in check.
First, just practice doing the Shoulder Roll against
your opponent’s Rear Straight Punch or Cross.
You both should be in matching leads.
Try to make sure that the shoulder is deflecting the
punch.
Your opponent needs to be aiming for your chin
and not trying to miss you. *This is important.*
Now that you have this down, let’s do the counter.
After you deflect the punch with the Shoulder Roll,
you’re now going to immediately counter with your
own Rear Straight Punch or Cross.
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Here’s the sequence of moves:
1.) No. 1 initiates the drill with a Rear Straight
Punch.
2.) No. 2 Shoulder Rolls the Rear Straight Punch
of No. 1.
3.) No. 2 immediately counters with his/her own
Rear Straight Punch.
4.) No. 1 protects with his/her own Shoulder Roll.
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I suggest starting out with one person initiating the
drill and do it say… 5 times. Then switch and let the
other person start it.
You can also do it in 3’s. If you do it in 3’s, then the
opposite person will start the drill each time.
I know this is a simple drill, but for those of you
who have never done it, it’s a good starting place.
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You can also follow up with a Hook Punch after
the counter. Then you’ll have this sequence:
1.) No. 1 initiates the drill with a Rear Straight
Punch.
2.) No. 2 Shoulder Rolls the Rear Straight Punch
of No. 1.
3.) No. 2 immediately counters with his/her own
Rear Straight Punch.
4.) No. 1 protects with his/her own Shoulder Roll.
5.) No. 2 continues attack with a Front Hand
Hook Punch.
6.) No. 1 can either block the Hook Punch or
Bob & Weave under it.
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As always, be careful when training these drills.
Be aware and thoughtful of your partners.
Precision of movement is the key here.
Have fun!
Copyright 2003
Kip Brockett
All Rights Reserved
(This article originally appeared in the JKD101 Newsletter: Vol. 1, Issue 4)
Check out this picture of an “aged” Bruce Lee. Wow!
This picture was done by Polish photographer Andrzej Dragan. It was created with photo editing software.
You can see the original article on Britain’s Telegraph.co.uk website. There are also aged pictures of Marilyn Monroe and Hitler.
This is a very interesting video of Ted Wong. In it he talks about some of his views on Jeet Kune Do, how he started training at Bruce Lee’s Los Angeles school, and some keen insights into his personal teaching philosophy.
There is also some nice footage of Mr. Wong working the heavy bag and focus pads.
You don’t get to see much footage of Ted Wong, so this is a real treat!
Here is a video of Tim Tackett demonstrating the Swinging Gate drill. He shows inside and outside reference points as well as when to trap and when not to trap.
For more information about Tim Tackett, please visit the JKD Wednesday Night Group website.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON JULY 18 - 20, 2008
As you know, this summer marks the 35th anniversary for Enter the Dragon as well as the passing of Bruce Lee. We at the BLF have put together our most elaborate event yet to commemorate these important occasions.
Where: Seattle Art Museum and Lakeview Cemetery
When: July 18 - 20, 2008
What: Join us for Seminars, a 35th Anniversary Bruce Lee Exhibit, screenings of Enter the Dragon, the first ever JKD Instructor Summit, a Graveside Memorial and Celebration Banquet, an Exclusive Limited Entry Preview Night, and much, much more!
Registration Information:
To register for the event, contact Tammy at info@bruceleefoundation.org for information.
*schedule and instructor / demonstrator list to follow shortly
Limit 250 seats
Graveside Memorial and Luncheon - Sunday, July 20, 2008
Graveside Memorial - FREE
Transportation from Seattle Art Museum to Lakeview Cemetery to Restaurant back to Cemetery
$20.00 per person
Celebration Luncheon
New Hong Kong Restaurant
900 S Jackson Street
traditional Chinese lunch, special guests, speakers, raffle prizes and more
$50.00 per person
Instructor Summit - Sunday Morning, July 20, 2008
Community meeting with JKD Instructors to discuss the future of JKD, how to work together, licensing and other issues, and more
FREE
Bruce Lee Exhibit - July 18 - 20, 2008
Open to the Public
FREE
All Inclusive Package for All Events* July 18 - 20, 2008
Includes all seminars and demos, Saturday screening of Enter the Dragon, transportation to the memorial and luncheon, Celebration Luncheon, one raffle ticket, and a free tee shirt
$160.00 per person
Discounts available for groups of ten or more. Please contact Tammy at info@bruceleefoundation.org for information.
*excludes Friday preview night
Specific seminar and events schedule and accommodations information to follow next week but don’t wait! Reserve your spot now! This promises to be a very special event and we hope you will join us!
For any questions or concerns contact Tammy at info@bruceleefoundation.org.
All profits go to support the Bruce Lee Foundation’s general operating budget and special programs and events. Thank you for your support!
In the spirit of Jeet Kune Do!
The Bruce Lee Foundation
Here is an interview with original Bruce Lee student Jerry Poteet.
In this interview, Mr. Poteet talks about Bruce Lee as a practical joker, waived training fees, class atmosphere, etc.
His wife Fran is also interviewed.
Here is a YouTube video of Lamar Davis II performing the Burning Step Side Kick and the famous 1 Inch Punch. This is from a seminar that he conducted at the Jeet Kune Do Academy of Martial Arts in Clifton Park, New York. Circa 2006.
“Use video to perfect technical flaws.”
If you have access to a video camera, use it! I know it can be hard to go back and watch yourself, but it can help correct technical flaws if you use it correctly.
You need to use it consistently, too. That doesn’t mean you have to video every session. But use it over a period of time. Say, every 2 weeks. This way you can track your progress.
Check out this library of Jeet Kune Do articles. A very good collection from various sources.
They are a Progressive Fighting Systems (PFS/Paul Vunak) affiliate, but the articles cover many areas from OJKD to the “Concepts” method.
